Yakitori & Kushiyaki

Yakitori & Kushiyaki are grilled skewers, often of chicken, other meats, or vegetables.  Yakitori & Kushiyaki are highly-popular dining options in Japan with many varieties to choose from.  Listen and learn to discover all of the variations of Yakitori & Kushiyaki of these delicious Japanese delicacies because these are a must-try for any tourist visiting Japan.  Learn the meaning of all of these varieties so that you can order exactly what you like!

YAKITORI

Foods & Dining 2: Yakitori

grilled chicken skewers

yakitori

chicken white meat skewer

toriniku

chicken breast skewer

yotsumi

chicken thigh skewers

momo

chicken meat & scallion

negima

chicken meatball

tsukune

chicken wings

tebasaki

chicken hearts

hatsu or kokoro

chicken liver

rebaa

chicken gizzard

zuri or sunagimo

chicken cartilage

nankotsu

chicken intestines

siro

chicken tail

bonjiri

chicken skins

kawa

Foods & Dining 3: Kushiyaki

grilled meat or vegetable skewer

kushiyaki

pork belly

butabara

beef tongue

gyuutan

thick tofu

atsuage

green pepper

piiman

ginko nuts

ginnan

mushrooms wrapped in pork

enoki maki

asparagus wrapped in bacon

asuparabeekon